Note: If you need immediate practical recommendations, please consult What can I do?
Resources for Consumers
- Arizona Together, #AZTogether #AZUnido | In English | En Español | Launched by Gov. Ducey, March 24, 2020
- City of Phoenix Coronavirus Business & Resident Resources
- City of Tucson Latest NewsNet Headlines
- Puente AZ Community Resource List (COVID-19) | In English | En Español | A community resource document with information on medical resources, free meals for families and children, and information on USCIS appointments and detention facilities.
- Resources for consumers impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak | In English | En Español | Consumer Action, updated December 02, 2020
- COVID-19 Educational Resources | Consumer Action
- COVID-19 Community Resource Guide | In English | En Español | Office of U.S. Congressman Greg Stanton, Rep. for Arizona’s 9th District, regularly updated
- Arizona Courts – COVID-19 Information & Updates | In English | En Español
- Recent changes in state and federal law due to the COVID-19 pandemic mean that you and your family may be eligible to receive benefits to help you get by in these very difficult times. Please see the resources below for more information, provided by the William E. Morris Institute for Justice and updated regularly.
- Stimulus Handout | In English | En Español | April 2020
- Medical Assistance | In English | En Español | April 2020
- Food Stamps (SNAP, NA) | In English | En Español | April 2020
- Cash Assistance (TANF) | In English | En Español | April 2020
- Unemployment Insurance | In English | En Español | for DACA recipients | In English | En Español
- What Tenants Need to Know During COVID-19 | In English | En Español | Pima County Community Services
- Rental assistance, eviction protection for COVID-impacted tenants | In English | En Español
- Flyers on rent help from Pima County Ending Poverty Now | In English | En Español
- City of Tucson WiFi Program started December 9, 2020 | In English | En Español
- Wireless access to members of the community to support remote learning, telework, and access to virtual services
Economic Impact Payments
- The EIP Stimulus Payment Prepaid card: NOT A SCAM; HOW TO AVOID FEES | by National Consumer Law Center (NCLC), January 2021
- Protecting Against Creditor Seizure of Stimulus Checks | NCLC, May 2020, updated for 2021
- Consumer FAQs About Economic Impact Payments | Consumer Federation of America (CFA)
- How to Open an Account at an FDIC-insured Bank | Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
- Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments | In English | En Español
Internal Revenue Service (IRS), updated in March, 2021 - Economic Impact Payments for federal tax filers and non-filers | In English | En Español
IRS, updated in March 2021
Financial Protections
- Protect yourself financially from the impact of the coronavirus | In English | En Español |
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), April 03, 2020- Guide to coronavirus mortgage relief options | CFPB, updated in March 2021
- What you need to know about student loans and the coronavirus pandemic | In English | En Español
CFPB, updated for 2021.
- Free weekly credit reports during COVID extended until April 2022 | FTC, March 16, 2021
- Free weekly online credit reports | Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion
- Coronavirus Emergency: What Consumers Need to Know About Mortgage Relief
National Consumer Law Center (NCLC), April 2020 - How do I stop automatic payments from my bank account?
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), January 30, 2019 - Cities for Financial Empowerment’s “Bank On” program has certified safe checkless checking accounts from a number of institutions that meet the Bank On National Account Standards (including no overdraft or NSF fees, monthly fee no greater than $5). These accounts, available in Arizona, meet the criteria.
- Bank of America Advantage SafeBalance Banking Account
- Chase Secure Banking Account
- U.S. Bank Safe Debit Account
- Wells Fargo EasyPay Card
- Banks and Credit Unions in Arizona
Avoid Scams
- COVID-19 Consumer Protection | Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich
- Coronavirus / COVID-19 Related Scams | U.S. Postal Inspection Service | includes Public Service Announcements on COVID scams and Economic Impact Payment (Stimulus Check) Scams
- Beware of scams related to the coronavirus | In English | En Español | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), May 15, 2020
- Press Release: Warning Regarding New COVID-19 Senior Scams | Attorney General Brnovich and Senator Sinema Issue Warning Regarding New COVID-19 Senior Scams | Office of AG Mark Brnovich, March 23, 2020
- Avoid Coronavirus Scams | Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Resources for Nonprofits
- COVID-19 (coronavirus) Resources | Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits
- COVID-19 Capacity Building Programs | Community Foundation for Southern Arizona (CFSA), March 10, 2021
- How nonprofits and board members can respond to COVID-19 | BoardSource
- 2021 Small Business Resources | The Main Street Alliance
- Coronavirus Hub for CCR&Rs and Child Care Providers | Child Care Aware® of America (CCAoA)
Federal Government
- Government Response to Coronavirus, COVID-19 | In English | En Español
- Visit Coronavirus.gov for the latest official information from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Task Force at the White House.
- Visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for official Coronavirus (COVID-19) health information | In English | En Español
- Visit FEMA for answers to coronavirus myths and rumors | In English | En Español
COVID-19 and Health & Safety
- Arizona Department of Health Services
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- COVID-19 Projections for Arizona | The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), regularly updated
- Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases | Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University (JHU), regularly updated
Last updated March 22, 2021